EN 15085 Training – Welding Coordinator

EN 15085 Training – Welding Coordinator

ISO 14731 – Tasks and responsibilities

ISO 14731 defines “Welding is a special process, which requires the coordination of welding operations in order to establish confidence in welding fabrication and reliable performance in service. The tasks and responsibilities of personnel involved in welding-related activities (e. g. planning, executing, supervising and inspection) should be clearly defined.”

The standard defines further: Where welding coordination is carried out by more than one person, the tasks and responsibilities shall be clearly allocated, such that responsibility is clearly defined and the persons are qualified for each specific welding coordination task.

Welding coordination is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

The manufacturer shall appoint at least one responsible welding coordinator.

Welding coordination may be subcontracted. However, compliance to this International Standard remains the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Technical Knowledge Requirements

ISO 14731 defines three level of knowledge requirements, which for instance align with the requirements per EN 1090 or EN 15085.

Engineering, manufacturing, inspecting and certifying of railway vehicle, assemblies and parts according to the European standards series of railway, require compliance and certification with the requirements of EN 15085. Depending on the Certification Level (1, 2, 3, or 4), different requirements for personnel qualification, product compliance and quality system certification apply.

For all tasks assigned, welding coordinators shall be able to demonstrate adequate technical knowledge to ensure satisfactory performance of these tasks.

Personnel with comprehensive technical knowledge “Level A”

Full technical knowledge is required for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of all tasks and responsibilities in welding fabrication

Personnel with specific technical knowledge “Level B”

The level of technical knowledge needs to be sufficient for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of the tasks and responsibilities in welding fabrication within a selective or limited technical field

Personnel with basic technical knowledge “Level C”

The level of technical knowledge needs to be sufficient for the planning, executing, supervising and testing of the tasks and responsibilities within a limited technical field, involving only simple welded constructions.

Training Scope

To comply with internationally acknowledged standards for welding operations in the railway industry. Inspire customer confidence with consistency and high quality in fusion welding of materials in rolling stock and components manufacturing.

Understanding compliance objectives and executing according to EN 15085 requirements is your operations track to engage in the railway industry’s international standard.